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A Very Roman Family: 235AD
Directed by Andrew Ford and Paul Taylor

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TICKETS ARE ON SALE 16th March
Thurs 7th - Sat 9th May 26 @ 7:30


Tickets from £10

This is an hilarious comedy set in 235AD. Formaggius Vastus and his family live in Rome towards the end of the Roman Empire. His wife, Agrippina, and their son and daughter, Gaius and Tottia together with their slave Demoania are no different from thousands of other Roman families. That is until the visit of Titus, a senator seeking re-election and help to elevate himself to be emperor after assassinating emperor Severus, the current incumbent Titus has chosen Formaggius to be the assassin because of his, mistaken, brilliant army record…

This situation is bad enough, but gets infinitely worse when Formaggius discovers that Severus has learned of the plot and orders him to assassinate Titus not knowing that Formaggius had already been engaged by Titus to assassinate him. Formaggius also learns that when he has carried out the deed, whoever he kills first, the survivor intends to kill him It seems an impossible situation, how will he avoid becoming the victim, who should he kill first, will he get the chance to kill twice? Can he save his family from certain torture and death if he fails?

This is pure high comedy with various sub plots and situation woven into a storyline, designed to amuse and entertain. It's a part of Roman history never told before.


Recommend minimum age 11 Years


PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Production Team
Director Andrew Ford and Paul Taylor
Set Design Kevin Lawrence
Lx and Snd Kevin, Jamie, Noah, Charlotte
Stage Manager Elyse Strawford
Costumes - Adults Vicky Walsh and members of the Cast

Key Rehearsal Dates
Stage Technical Wed 29th April (7pm)
LX Tech Fri 1st May ( 7pm)
Stage Rehearsals Sun 3rd May (1pm - 9pm)
Final Dress Wed 6th May (7pm-1030pm)
Performances Thurs 7th - Sat 9th May (730pm)

Please ensure you can attend all these dates

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